Lamb's lettuce (bag)

Origin: Navarra. Canónigos are a herbaceous plant. The leaves are concave in shape and their color is usually greenish-gray. They are typically plants from temperate climates. The fruits produced by canónigos have seeds inside. Properties and benefits: Its green leaves are very rich in vitamin C, folic acid, and minerals such as iron and potassium. They are good for anemia and kidney, bone, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. By containing vitamin K, they improve our bone health, making our bones stronger. They are rich in antioxidants thanks to their vitamins A and C. Being from the same family as valerian, they promote sleep, anxiety, and stress relief. As a diuretic food, they help the body eliminate sodium. To preserve all their vitamins, they are eaten raw, which will make us feel full sooner. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories 21.0 kcal Water 92.8 g Carbohydrates 3.6 g Proteins 2.0 g Total fat 0.4 g Storage and tips: Canónigos should always be stored in the refrigerator and usually last for two to three days. To make them last longer, the bag should be open. You can make small holes and perforate it if you bought it in a bag. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: The most common way to eat canónigos is by adding them to your salads. But you can also make a delicious canónigos pesto. In a blender, you should put about 100g of canónigos, 40g of shelled pistachios, 70g of parmesan cheese, 1 small garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Blend everything together and you will have a delicious sauce that you can use for pasta.